About the course

The Major in Apparel and Merchandising emphasizes the study of apparel and textile design, product development and sourcing, and the promotion, distribution, and retailing of consumer goods in the global environment, while fostering awareness of cultural diversity and a commitment to social responsibility and sustainability. The program encompasses the study of the cultural/historical, economic, social/psychological, and scientific aspects of the textile and apparel industry. There are three concentrations in the major: Apparel Design and Production, Merchandising, and Product Development.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　Students will demonstrate mastery of core knowledge and skills specific to their program/concentration areas. The three concentration areas include:

　　Apparel Design and Production: core knowledge and skills include use of industry-related technology for sketching, pattern drafting, marker making, constructing, and cross-discipline knowledge and skills in conceptual design, technical production specifications communication, materials sourcing, and marketing.

　　Merchandising: core knowledge and skills include consumer behavior and market research, retailing, assortment planning, merchandise buying, sales and customer service, advertising and promotion, and cross-discipline knowledge and skills in accounting/budgeting, purchasing, management, and marketing.

　　Product Development: core knowledge and skills include market research, product design and development, prototypes, specification sheets, global sourcing, and supply chain management. Skills in this concentration are enhanced through industry-related technology. Students will be able to assess and synthesize multiple factors in creating/producing quality products, services, and design solutions. The factors will address human, design, industry and business, global, science, and technology sensitivities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$129,497

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fort Collins
Summer (May), 2024	Fort Collins
Fall (August), 2024	Fort Collins
Spring (January), 2025	Fort Collins
Summer (May), 2025	Fort Collins
Fall (August), 2025	Fort Collins
Spring (January), 2026	Fort Collins
Summer (May), 2026	Fort Collins

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Colorado State University - INTO USA

High school diploma, minimum GPA 3.0

　　Submit only your most recent high school transcript. We’ll ask for additional transcripts if necessary.

　　An official college transcript reflecting courses completed during high school is not required for the admission decision unless you’ve used full-time college enrollment as your high school curriculum (such as early college enrollment or a community college for homeschooling).

　　All decisions are provisional until a final, official transcript verifying graduation is received.

　　A personal statement is required from all freshman applicants.

　　TOEFL IBT: 79, TOEFL PBT- 550, IELTS Academic: 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Colorado State University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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